September 7, 2022

• September 7-28: K-8 MAP testing
• September 16-22: 2:30-4:30 Scholastic Book Fair
• September 23: No School - Teacher In-Service

Fall MAP Testing Dates for K-8 Students:September 7th - 28th

MAP (Measures of Academic Progress) assessments are completed by all K-8 students in the fall and spring. The data from MAP tests is used to set individualized and school-wide instructional goals and measure student growth.

Please help your child prepare for MAP tests. Students should:

• Get a good night's sleep, ideally 8-10 hours
• Eat a healthy breakfast with protein
• Arrive at school on time. Many tests start at 8:15am
• Bring a good book to school. Students are asked to read a book upon completion of their MAP.
• Avoid absences during the MAPs test window 
• Contact your child's teacher if you have specific questions related to MAP

The Scholastic Book Fair is Back STARTING NEXT WEEK!!!

We are excited to announce another year of the in-person Scholastic Book Fair! The Book Fair will run from Thursday, September 15th to Thursday, September 22nd. The Book Fair will be located on the second-floor landing at the top of the learning stairs.

Student eWallets:

eWallet is Scholastic Book Fairs' digital payment option! eWallet is a safe, convenient alternative to cash, offered with most of our flexible Book Fair options. It's easy to create an eWallet for your student. Simply add funds or invite family and friends to contribute. Then, shop in-person at the Book Fair or online through the Virtual Book Fair where you'll discover over 5,000 products including Book Fair exclusives, new releases, and value packs. After the Fair, remaining eWallet funds are not returned to a credit card but instead, become a gift card balance and can be used online with Scholastic or used to fund an eWallet for a future Book Fair. (Be sure to sign in with the same email used to create the eWallet.)

Teacher eWallets:

eWallets were a BIG success last year for both the students and the teachers! Teachers' eWallets received $1425 in donations last spring. How fantastic! Please look for your child's teacher to send their eWallet link in their weekly newsletters. The Teacher eWallet replaces the classroom wishlist that was used in the past. The eWallets create a great way to keep the classrooms filled with new and exciting books!

Hours:

Here is when we will have the fair open.

Thursday (9/15) - 3:00-4:30 pm

Friday (9/16)- 11:00-1:00 pm; 3:00-4:30 pm

Monday (9/19) - 3:00-4:30 pm

Tuesday 9/20) - 11:00-1:00 pm;3:00-4:30 pm

Wednesday (9/22) - 3:00-4:30 pm

Thursday (9/23) - 11:00-1:00 pm; 3:00-4:30 pm

Mid-day shopping is a great time for half-day preschoolers, bussers, and after-school students to come and shop at the book fair if their parents send money to school with them OR if they use the eWallet feature. 

For more information on all things Book Fair, please visit the Notre Dame of De Pere Scholastic Book Fair homepage:

https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/notredameofdepere

Thanks so much for supporting the Book Fair!

Alisa and Jessica

Please click here for the NDA - September News

The ND Apparel sale runs through September 7, 2022.  No orders will be accepted after September 7th.  If you are looking for NDDP quarter zips or fleeces, this is how to order them:

Please sign up to work volleyball concessions and help out the athletic department.  Concessions are one of the very few sources of income for the athletic department, so it is important that we get every slot filled. Middle school students may earn service hours for volunteering provided they are 12 years of age and accompanied by an adult at all times. Thank you for your help!   Volleyball Concessions Sign up

Notre Dame School RURN Fundraiser - Nov. 4, 2022

Hello Notre Dame Families! It's that time of year again when we start our early preparations for Rise Up Raiders Night (RURN), our school's BIGGEST fundraiser! Getting a jump start on planning helps to ensure that our event runs smoothly and is a huge success.  Please click the button below for all of the volunteer opportunities.

Middle School Service Opportunity

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church is hosting a community-wide Food Truck Rally on Saturday, September 17th from 5:30-7:30 PM. They need LOTS of volunteers to make this event possible for our De Pere community. They are looking for volunteers to welcome guests, help in the Kiddie Carnival, and set up and take down tables and chairs. If you have any questions, please email Katie Summers at katie@lourdesdepere.org. You can sign up using the following link below! 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050a4cafa823a7f58-food

Food service volunteers and staff members have flexible hours that allow parents to be home with their children. If you're interested in helping bring smiles to kids at lunch, please visit https://gracesystem.org/contact-us/employment/. If you are willing to volunteer when we need help, please contact your school principal.

Holy Cross Food Service Assistant - Apply Today!

Are you interested in working at a school, and/or are you interested in a position that matches your student's schedule?  Do you enjoy providing nutritious meals to children? 

If yes, please contact Jamie Hurley, RD, CD, Director of Food Service at jhurley@gracesystem.org or 920-499-7330, ext. 1001.  

Details for the Holy Cross Food Service Assistant Vacancy include the following:

• 20 hours per week; 40 weeks per year (follows the school academic calendar, summer's off)
• Wage - $10-12/hour
• Tuition discounts if children are enrolled in a GRACE School!
• Applicants can apply by sending their resume and references to jhurley@gracesystem.org 

For questions or further details, please contact Jamie Hurley, RD, CD, Director of Food Service, at jhurley@gracesystem.org or 920-499-7330, ext. 1001.

Project Lead the Way: GRACE is excited to announce the adoption of Project Lead The Way, a cutting edge STEM curriculum program.  Learn more on our website: https://gracesystem.org/grace-announces-the-adoption-of-project-lead-the-way-pltw-launch-a-cutting-edge-k-5-stem-program/